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Chicken Chow Mein

Chicken Chow Mein with The Best Chow Mein Sauce

Crispy noodles, tender chicken, and a sauce that’ll make you lick the plate—this Chicken Chow Mein is your new weeknight hero!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Keyword Chicken Chow Mein
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories per serving 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chow Mein Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sugar optional
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth

For the Stir-Fry:

  • 8 oz chow mein noodles
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 lb chicken breast or thighs thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage or bok choy
  • 1/2 cup bean sprouts optional
  • 2 green onions sliced

Instructions
 

  • Prep the Sauce: Whisk sauce ingredients.
  • Cook Noodles: Boil noodles until al dente.
  • Sear Chicken: Brown chicken in a skillet.
  • Sauté Veggies: Stir-fry garlic, onion, carrots, cabbage.
  • Combine Everything: Toss noodles, chicken, veggies, and sauce.
  • Serve: Garnish with green onions.

Notes

  • Marinate chicken for extra tenderness.
  • Substitute protein or veggies as needed.
  • Store leftovers for up to 2 days.